Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will make the lame my remnant, those driven away a strong nation. The LORD will rule over them in Mount Zion from that day and forever. New Living Translation Those who are weak will survive as a remnant; those who were exiles will become a strong nation. Then I, the LORD, will rule from Jerusalem as their king forever.” English Standard Version and the lame I will make the remnant, and those who were cast off, a strong nation; and the LORD will reign over them in Mount Zion from this time forth and forevermore. Berean Standard Bible And I will make the lame into a remnant, the outcast into a strong nation. Then the LORD will rule over them in Mount Zion from that day and forever. King James Bible And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever. New King James Version I will make the lame a remnant, And the outcast a strong nation; So the LORD will reign over them in Mount Zion From now on, even forever. New American Standard Bible “I will make those who limp a remnant, And those who have strayed a mighty nation, And the LORD will reign over them on Mount Zion From now on and forever. NASB 1995 “I will make the lame a remnant And the outcasts a strong nation, And the LORD will reign over them in Mount Zion From now on and forever. NASB 1977 “I will make the lame a remnant, And the outcasts a strong nation, And the LORD will reign over them in Mount Zion From now on and forever. Legacy Standard Bible I will make the lame a remnant And the outcasts a mighty nation, And Yahweh will reign over them in Mount Zion From now on and forever. Amplified Bible “I shall make the lame a [godly] remnant And the outcasts a strong nation; And the LORD shall reign over them in Mount Zion From this time on and forever. Christian Standard Bible I will make the lame into a remnant, those far removed into a strong nation. Then the LORD will reign over them in Mount Zion from this time on and forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will make the lame into a remnant, those far removed into a strong nation. Then the LORD will rule over them in Mount Zion from this time on and forever. American Standard Version and I will make that which was lame a remnant, and that which was cast far off a strong nation: and Jehovah will reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth even for ever. Contemporary English Version Then the lame and the outcasts will belong to my people and become a strong nation. I, the LORD, will rule them from Mount Zion forever. English Revised Version and I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth even for ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will change those who are lame into a faithful people. I will change those who are forced away into a strong nation." The LORD will rule them on Mount Zion now and forever. Good News Translation They are crippled and far from home, but I will make a new beginning with those who are left, and they will become a great nation. I will rule over them on Mount Zion from that time on and forever." International Standard Version I will transform the lame into survivors, and those who were scattered into a strong nation; and the LORD will reign over them in Mount Zion, now and forever." Majority Standard Bible And I will make the lame into a remnant, the outcast into a strong nation. Then the LORD will rule over them in Mount Zion from that day and forever. NET Bible I will transform the lame into the nucleus of a new nation, and those far off into a mighty nation. The LORD will reign over them on Mount Zion, from that day forward and forevermore." New Heart English Bible and I will make that which was lame a remnant, and that which was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD will reign over them on Mount Zion from then on, even forever." Webster's Bible Translation And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD will reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever. World English Bible and I will make that which was lame a remnant, and that which was cast far off a strong nation: and Yahweh will reign over them on Mount Zion from then on, even forever.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have set the halting for a remnant, "" And the far-off for a mighty nation, "" And YHWH has reigned over them in Mount Zion, "" From now on, and for all time. Young's Literal Translation And I have set the halting for a remnant, And the far-off for a mighty nation, And reigned hath Jehovah over them in mount Zion, From henceforth, and unto the age. Smith's Literal Translation And I set her halting for a remnant, and her far removed, for a strong nation: and Jehovah reigning over them in mount Zion from now and even to forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will make her that halted, a remnant: and her that hath been afflicted, a mighty nation: and the Lord will reign over them in mount Sion, from this time now and for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will place the lame within the remnant, and she who had been in distress, within a healthy people. And the Lord will reign over them on Mount Zion, from the present time and even unto eternity. New American Bible I will make of the lame a remnant, and of the weak a strong nation; The LORD shall be king over them on Mount Zion, from now on and forever. New Revised Standard Version The lame I will make the remnant, and those who were cast off, a strong nation; and the LORD will reign over them in Mount Zion now and forevermore. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will make those who have been driven out a remnant, and those who are afar off a strong nation; and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall make the remnant, the scattered and the distant ones, a strong people, and LORD JEHOVAH will reign over them in the mountain of Zion and in Jerusalem from now and unto eternity OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will make her that halted a remnant, And her that was cast far off a mighty nation; And the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from thenceforth even for ever. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will make her that was bruised a remnant, and her that was rejected a mighty nation: and the Lord shall reign over them in mount Sion from henceforth, even for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Restoration of Zion6“On that day,” declares the LORD, “I will gather the lame; I will assemble the outcast, even those whom I have afflicted. 7And I will make the lame into a remnant, and the outcast into a strong nation. Then the LORD will rule over them in Mount Zion from that day and forever. 8And you, O watchtower of the flock, O stronghold of the Daughter of Zion—the former dominion will be restored to you; sovereignty will come to the Daughter of Jerusalem.”… Cross References Isaiah 2:2-4 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war. Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Isaiah 11:10-12 On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. / On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth. Isaiah 60:21 Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified. Jeremiah 23:3-6 Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply. / I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any go missing, declares the LORD. / Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. ... Jeremiah 31:1 “At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.” Ezekiel 34:23-24 I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken. Ezekiel 37:24-28 My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. / They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. / And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary among them forever. ... Zechariah 8:3 This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.” Zechariah 14:9 On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. Psalm 22:27-28 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. / For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations. Psalm 72:8-11 May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. / May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. / May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. ... Psalm 102:15-16 So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear Your glory. / For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory. Romans 11:25-26 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. / And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. Romans 15:12 And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.” Treasury of Scripture And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from now on, even for ever. I will. Micah 2:12 I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of the multitude of men. Micah 5:3,7,8 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel… Micah 7:18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. and the. Psalm 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. Isaiah 9:6,7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace… Isaiah 24:23 Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously. Jump to Previous Band Cast Driven Evermore Far Feeble Forever Forth Halted Halting Henceforth Lame Mighty Mount Nation Outcasts Reign Remnant Rule Small Steps Strong Thenceforth Time Uncertain ZionJump to Next Band Cast Driven Evermore Far Feeble Forever Forth Halted Halting Henceforth Lame Mighty Mount Nation Outcasts Reign Remnant Rule Small Steps Strong Thenceforth Time Uncertain ZionMicah 4 1. The glory,5. and the peace of Christ's kingdom. 6. The restoration, 11. and victory of the church. And I will make the lame into a remnant This phrase highlights God's power to transform weakness into strength. The "lame" symbolizes those who are marginalized or disadvantaged, often seen as powerless or insignificant. In biblical context, the remnant refers to a faithful group preserved by God, often after judgment or calamity. This transformation reflects God's redemptive work, as seen in Isaiah 35:6, where the lame leap like a deer, symbolizing restoration and healing. It also foreshadows the New Testament theme of God choosing the weak to shame the strong (1 Corinthians 1:27). the outcast into a strong nation Then the LORD will rule over them in Mount Zion from that day and forever Persons / Places / Events 1. The Lame and the OutcastThese terms symbolize those who are marginalized, weak, or rejected by society. In the context of Israel, they represent the remnant of God's people who have been humbled and are in need of restoration. 2. The Remnant This refers to the small, faithful group of Israelites who remain true to God despite widespread unfaithfulness. The concept of a remnant is a recurring theme in the prophetic books, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His covenant people. 3. A Strong Nation This is the transformation that God promises to bring about. The once weak and scattered people will be unified and empowered under God's rule. 4. The LORD Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises to restore and reign over His people. 5. Mount Zion A significant location in Jerusalem, symbolizing God's presence and the center of His kingdom. It represents the place where God will establish His eternal reign. Teaching Points God's Power to TransformGod can take what is weak and marginalized and make it strong and significant. This transformation is a testament to His power and grace. The Faithfulness of God Despite the unfaithfulness of His people, God remains committed to His promises. He will preserve a remnant and fulfill His covenant. The Hope of Restoration For those who feel outcast or broken, there is hope in God's promise of restoration and inclusion in His kingdom. The Eternal Reign of God God's reign is not temporary but eternal. Believers can find assurance in the unchanging nature of His kingdom. Living as Part of God's Remnant As believers, we are called to live faithfully as part of God's remnant, trusting in His promises and looking forward to His eternal reign.Verse 7. - I will make her that halted a remnant. The" remnant" is "the election," that portion of Israel which accepts the offered redemption (Romans 9:27; Romans 11:5); and God declares that he will treat this section, now miserable and depressed, as sharers in the Messianic promises (see note on Zephaniah 3:19). As commonly, the restoration from captivity and the privileges of Messiah's kingdom are combined in one foreshortened view. But this "remnant" shall be made into a strong nation, which no power shall overthrow (Isaiah 11:14; 55:22). The Lord shall reign over them. Not through an earthly representative, but by himself (comp. Isaiah 24:23; Isaiah 52:7; Obadiah 1:21; Zechariah 14:9). In Mount Zion. This prophecy does not necessarily point to any literal earthly fulfilment, but rather to the establishment of Christ's spiritual kingdom, and the revelation of that new Jerusalem which St. John saw "descending out of heaven from God" (Revelation 21:10). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And I will makeוְשַׂמְתִּ֤י (wə·śam·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set the lame הַצֹּֽלֵעָה֙ (haṣ·ṣō·lê·‘āh) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 6760: To limp into a remnant, לִשְׁאֵרִ֔ית (liš·’ê·rîṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7611: Rest, residue, remnant, remainder and the outcast וְהַנַּהֲלָאָ֖ה (wə·han·na·hă·lā·’āh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 1972: To be removed far off into a strong עָצ֑וּם (‘ā·ṣūm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6099: Powerful, numerous nation. לְג֣וֹי (lə·ḡō·w) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts Then the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will rule וּמָלַ֨ךְ (ū·mā·laḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel over them עֲלֵיהֶם֙ (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against in Mount בְּהַ֣ר (bə·har) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country Zion צִיּ֔וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem from that day מֵעַתָּ֖ה (mê·‘at·tāh) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time and forever. וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while Links Micah 4:7 NIVMicah 4:7 NLT Micah 4:7 ESV Micah 4:7 NASB Micah 4:7 KJV Micah 4:7 BibleApps.com Micah 4:7 Biblia Paralela Micah 4:7 Chinese Bible Micah 4:7 French Bible Micah 4:7 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Micah 4:7 And I will make that which was (Mc Mic. 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